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Lexus IS vs. Kia Sportage Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Kia Sportage Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,600

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $10,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,725

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $8,877

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120122012
ModelISISISSportageSportage
Trim250350FEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,295 $39,720 $60,660 $23,900 $26,900
Base Invoice $29,966 $35,748 $54,594 $22,440 $25,095
Navigation system 2,465 2,465 2,485    
F Sport Package 2,440 2,440      
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500    
Premium Package       2,900 2,000
Navigation Package       1,000 1,000
Navigation system 2,233 2,233 2,251    
F Sport Package 2,098 2,098      
Obstacle detection, rear 430 430 430    
Premium Package       2,590 1,785
Navigation Package       895 895
Options (change) 5,405 5,405 2,985 3,900 3,000
Options (change) 4,761 4,761 2,681 3,485 2,680
Destination 875 875 875 800 800
Total Price $39,575 $46,000 $64,520 $28,600 $30,700
Total Invoice $35,602 $41,384 $58,150 $26,725 $28,575

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,573
Model Year20112011201120122012
ModelISISISSportageSportage
Trim250350FEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8176hp I4260hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T8T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12194, 12?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-19235/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$39,575$46,000$64,520$28,600$30,700
Adjustments for Features0-1,650-2,825-745-845
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,575$44,350$61,695$27,855$29,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,775$22,120$0$2,000
Total Invoice$35,602$41,384$58,150$26,725$28,575
Adjustments for Features0-1,484-2,546-696-787
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,602$39,900$55,604$26,029$27,788
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,298$20,002$0$1,759

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20112011201120122012
ModelISISISSportageSportage
Trim250350FEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100$1100
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300  
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Hill descent control   $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo cover   $75$75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rails   $250$250
Second-row low console  $100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Ionizing air filtration   $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers  $175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75  
Compass   $0$0
Headlight washers $50   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors  $50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Cooled or ventilated driver seat   $150$150
Door sill trim plates$100$100  $100
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Memory system, driver seat  $200  
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power release, second row seats   $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$3,805$5,455$6,630$4,550$4,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,650$2,825$745$845
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,484-2,546-696-787

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20112012
ModelISSportage
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.5 in103.9 in
Length180.1 in174.8 in
Width70.9 in73.0 in
Height56.1 in64.4 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in37.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.054.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested75057%
Total Not Requested57543%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested75057%
Total Not Requested57543%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Kia Sportage EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75No
Compass0No
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested162553%
Total Not Requested142547%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Sportage SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75No
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested72534%
Total Not Requested142566%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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